Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Guided Tour from Cairns

4.5 / 5
126 reviews
7K+ booked
Departing from Cairns
Great Barrier Reef
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  • Enjoy a whole day scenic cruise to the popular Green Island and spend hours exploring the coral cay
  • Take a dip into the majestic waters of this natural wonder and discover the area’s undersea treasures
  • Or, you can marvel at the vibrant reef and the marine creatures calling it home from a glass-bottom boat
  • Spend quality time with family or friends by wandering around the Island and taking in its stunning scenery
  • Two departure times are offered: 9:00am and 11:00am! Select the one that perfectly fits your schedule

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Departure time

11:00

09:00

Lunch included

Yes

No

Add-ons

None

Semi-submarine ride

Quantity

AED 424

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What to expect

the catamarans of the Green Island Reef Cruise
Hop on a catamaran and embark on a whole day voyage to explore the wonders of Green Island Reef
two people snorkeling in Green Island Reef
Borrow the snorkeling gear available on board and take a dip into the crystal clear waters of the Reef
people viewing the wonders of Green Island Reef from a glass-bottom boat
You can opt to ride the glass-bottom boat to view underwater treasures from the safety of a vessel
a man and his kid holding a Green Island Cruise sign on Green Island
Explore the island on foot, relax at the beach, stroll along rainforest boardwalks, and enjoy the scenery
Cruise
Get ready for an exciting day of snorkeling, swimming, and exploring on Green Island from Cairns - photo credited by Ansel
Buffet lunch
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, made with fresh, local ingredients and stunning views
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Get ready for a day filled with adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking scenery on a Green Island tour
Buffet lunch
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, made with fresh, local ingredients and stunning views
Beach
Enjoy a day of adventure and relaxation in the stunning beauty of Green Island from Cairns - photo credited by Guenavere
Beautiful beach
Take a break from reality and soak up the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on a Green Island tour
Fish
Experience the natural wonder of Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day tour from Cairns

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Fantastic
126 reviews
Guide
4.4
Itinerary
4.4
Quality of transfer
4.6
Value for money
4.4
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Overall impression
Amazing and fantastic experiences with beautiful clear waters and diverse marine life, including turtles and colorful fish. Many found the trip highly enjoyable, memorable, and well worth the visit for a relaxing day out.
Guide
Friendly, helpful, and professional staff provided excellent service, knowledgeable explanations, and great hospitality. Several Japanese-speaking staff members offered reassuring support and clear communication.
Itinerary
Well-planned activities offering ample free time, with efficient scheduling for semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat tours. Enjoyable snorkeling, diving, and island exploration opportunities were frequently highlighted.
Quality of transfer
Smooth check-in, hassle-free boat rides with efficient departures and arrivals. Transfers were well-managed by professional crews, providing a comfortable journey despite occasional rough sea conditions.
Value for money
Excellent value for money with comprehensive packages including buffet lunch and various activities. Affordable pricing for a full day of enjoyment, making it a highly recommended and worthwhile experience.
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Review for: 09:00 · Yes · Semi-submarine ride

Green Island is very beautiful. You can simply circle the island in less than 2 kilometers. There is a chance to see turtles when snorkeling in the surrounding waters. The coral reefs are not bad. If you want to snorkel or dive, it is recommended to join the Great Barrier Reef tour. After going there, I personally think it’s okay to stay on the island, but I don’t recommend it. The flushing on the island is in the open air and not in individual compartments. You can only simply rinse with fresh water and then change clothes. There is a bit of space. The boat ride takes about 65-70 minutes. The wind and waves are not bad in the winter in July, and the temperature is comfortable. It is more than 20 degrees during the day. During the voyage, the coral reefs and island precautions will be introduced in English. There is no special tour guide, and basically you must have English communication skills. In addition, Klook's AI translation is actually not very accurate. I suggest that they should retain the original English content so that it is easier to communicate with the local check-in counter.

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Review for: 09:00 · Yes · Semi-submarine ride

Includes Reef Unlimited-Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises round-trip ticket, lunch buffet, semi-submarine, and glass-bottom boat. Buffet is delicious and highly recommended. If you don’t want to snorkel or dive, semi-submarines and glass-bottom boats are also great experiences. In addition, you can still wear a swimsuit to play in the water or sunbathe on the beach, or at least wear slippers to walk along the beach or Water harvesting is also a good choice.

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Review for: 09:00 · Yes · None

Perfect choice for visiting Green island. Very, very helpfull and caretaking staff. Lot of creatures to see, beautiful fish, sea turtles, coral reef, I even saw a shark up close. Good lunch, fully equiped ship. I highly recommend. Also you can buy excursions from trip staff - try reef safari!

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Review for: 09:00 · Yes · Semi-submarine ride

As we set sail, it rained like a storm and the boat rocked quite a bit, but after a while the rain clouds cleared and we could see the ever-summer Green Island! The weather was perfect and we had a wonderful time. We were very excited to encounter so many fish in the semi-submarine, and the lunch buffet was delicious in the coolness of the boat♪ The water is shallow and clear, so even children can enjoy snorkeling safely, and there were many fish even in the shallows! There were also Japanese staff members, so we were able to spend a wonderful day without any worries. Thank you very much.

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Review for: 09:00 · Yes · Semi-submarine ride

the semi submarine is great super recommended! and the green island is really awesome! lots of beautiful and cute birds and fishes there. I also saw reef shark and I swam with a giant turtle the whole afternoon. one of the best days this lifetime. I would love to go again next time!

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Review for: 09:00 · Yes · Semi-submarine ride

Totally worth every penny! We got on the semi-submarine, it was excellent. We opted for the snorkelling, the best snorkelling area is the jetty area where we saw a sea turtle popping around.

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Review for: 09:00 · Yes · None

Thisntour was amazing! The staff onboard the boat provided excellent service, educational presentations and wonderful buffet food. The snorkeling was absolutely beautiful and suitable for all levels of experience. If we travel back to Cairns, we’d definitely book this same tour again.

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Review for: 09:00 · Yes · Semi-submarine ride

Great experience to view the coral reefs. we had snorkeling, and semi submarine ride included which was great and we could see the marine life in the great barrier reef up close. Lunch was really great on the cruise. please nite the snorkeling area is more suitable for beginners anms it not a very vast area.

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Review for: 09:00 · No · Semi-submarine ride

The boat trip to Green Island takes about 1 and a half hours. Upon arrival, you will be immediately arranged to join the glass-bottom boat and semi-submarine. Both are highly recommended! You can see many schools of fish and large corals on the glass-bottom boat, with the tour guide’s humorous explanations; on the semi-submarine, you can see the creatures on the bottom of the sea, see the corals up close, and even see several sea turtles! You can choose snorkeling or semi-submarine, but I recommend the latter because you have more than 5 hours of free time on Green Island. The resort on the island is nothing special, and you don’t see many creatures while snorkeling on Green Island.

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Review for: 09:00 · No · Semi-submarine ride

wonderful and memorable experience. transit was hassle free and the crew was very helpful. The kits provided were in excellent condition

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What To Bring:

  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Change of clothes
  • Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases

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